Walks

Non-members welcome

If you have never been on one of our walks, then why not come along. There is no need to arrange anything in advance and absolutely nothing to pay, just turn up on the day and enjoy the walk (if it is an all-day walk be sure to bring some lunch and a drink).

Should you wish to walk with us regularly, you are welcome to join our Club — for an annual membership subscription of £12 (see full subscription details) you’ll get full details of all our walks, together with our Newsletters and the opportunity to join in various social events.

For more details of any of these walks please ring 07842 792962. Please do not send texts as we are unable to monitor this number for text messages.

Please note, unfortunately we do not allow dogs (other than guide dogs) on our walks.

Finding our walks

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The times given for the walks are the times that we plan to leave the meeting point and start walking. You should arrive at the meeting point at least ten minutes earlier to allow time for putting on boots etc.

Here are our forthcoming walks to December 2025

Saturday 11 Oct 10:00     Steyning

Saturday 11 Oct 10:00

Steyning

6.5 miles     Level, several stiles, riverbank
Distance: 6.5 miles
Terrain: Level, several stiles, riverbank

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ186111
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ186111

what3words: developed.mopped.compelled   Lat: 50.88737   Long: -0.31571
what3words: developed.mopped.compelled
Lat: 50.88737   Long: -0.31571

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Meet on the corner of Kings Stone Avenue and Castle Way. On street parking.
Walk via Steyning, River Adur, several bridges, Small Dole, Streatham Manor.
Sunday 12 Oct 10:30 & 14:00     Outwood, east of Horley

Sunday 12 Oct 10:30 & 14:00

Outwood, east of Horley

5+4.5 miles “Figure of 8”     Undulating, fields, woods and lanes
Distance: 5+4.5 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Undulating, fields, woods and lanes

OS Explorer Map: 146     Grid reference: TQ326456
OS Explorer Map: 146
Grid reference: TQ326456

what3words: rents.clip.silver   Lat: 51.19446   Long: -0.10401
what3words: rents.clip.silver
Lat: 51.19446   Long: -0.10401

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Meet in National Trust Harewoods car park. Taking turning opposite Gayhouse Lane on Scott’s Hill.
Walk via (a.m.) Brownshill Shaw, Hornecourt Wood, Outwood (L), (p.m.) Church Farm, Burstow Lodge Farm.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Saturday 18 Oct 10:00     Hurstpierpoint

Saturday 18 Oct 10:00

Hurstpierpoint

4.5 miles     Mainly level
Distance: 4.5 miles
Terrain: Mainly level

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ281165
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ281165

what3words: ramp.frame.unfilled   Lat: 50.93416   Long: -0.17767
what3words: ramp.frame.unfilled
Lat: 50.93416   Long: -0.17767

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Meet in the public car park, Trinity Road, use long stay bays or nearby on-street parking. Please gather near the High Street pedestrian exit.
Walk via Cutlers Brook, Albourne, St Barnabas Church.
Notes: Can be muddy in places. Pubs and cafes available after the walk in Hurstpierpoint.
Sunday 19 Oct 10:30     North Chailey

Sunday 19 Oct 10:30

North Chailey

8 miles     Heathland, riverside, parkland
Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Heathland, riverside, parkland

OS Explorer Map: 135     Grid reference: TQ392218
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ392218

what3words: ambitions.reason.graphic   Lat: 50.97871   Long: -0.01851
what3words: ambitions.reason.graphic
Lat: 50.97871   Long: -0.01851

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Meet in Red House Common car park, take A275 north from A272 in North Chailey, after 1/3 mile turn left into Warrs Hill Lane, proceed for about 300 yds, car park is on left.
Walk via Grassington Farm, Fletching Common, Red Ghyll Cottages, Ouse Valley Way, Sheffield Park, Bluebell Railway (L picnic only), Wapsbourne Manor and Woods, Kitts Campsite, Massetts, Great Noven Farm, St George’s, Chailey Windmill and Common.
Notes: Please note that if the 360 Degree Brewery has not gone onto Winter trading hours, there will be an opportunity to have a beer at lunchtime. There is a cafe at the Bluebell Railway and the plan is to have lunch in their picnic area if the weather is ok.
Saturday 25 Oct 10:00     Horsham

Saturday 25 Oct 10:00

Horsham

5 miles     Undulating, fields, woodland
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Undulating, fields, woodland

OS Explorer Map: OL34     Grid reference: TQ167324
OS Explorer Map: OL34
Grid reference: TQ167324

what3words: boom.shades.digit   Lat: 51.07862   Long: -0.33535
what3words: boom.shades.digit
Lat: 51.07862   Long: -0.33535

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Meet at the Warnham Nature Reserve car park on the Warnham Road (B2237), just east of roundabout with the A24. Please use overflow car park.
Walk via Warnham Golf Club, Warnham Deer Park, Warnham Village.
Sunday 26 Oct 10:00     Chelwood Gate

Sunday 26 Oct 10:00

Chelwood Gate

Remember, clocks go back 1 hour!
8.5 miles     Hilly, fields, forest and heathland
Distance: 8.5 miles
Terrain: Hilly, fields, forest and heathland

OS Explorer Map: 135     Grid reference: TQ420296
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ420296

what3words: scores.verve.grasp   Lat: 51.04818   Long: 0.02442
what3words: scores.verve.grasp
Lat: 51.04818   Long: 0.02442

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Meet at the corner of Beaconsfield Road and Stone Quarry Road. On-street parking east of Village Hall.
Walk via Chelwood Corner, Pollardsland Wood, Hollybush Wood, Ford’s Green, Nutley (L picnic only), Nutley Windmill, Ashdown Forest, Chelwood Vachery.
Saturday 1 Nov 10:30     Small Dole

Saturday 1 Nov 10:30

Small Dole

5 miles     Woodland and fields
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Woodland and fields

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ218138
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ218138

what3words: runways.opposites.paddle   Lat: 50.91094   Long: -0.26819
what3words: runways.opposites.paddle
Lat: 50.91094   Long: -0.26819

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Meet in the Woods Mill Nature Reserve car park, 1 mile north of Small Dole on the A2037.
Walk via Tottington Woods, Edburton Sands, Oreham Common.
Notes: Hoping for autumn colour and not too much mud.
Sunday 2 Nov 10:00     Washington

Sunday 2 Nov 10:00

Washington

10 miles     High and low
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: High and low

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: TQ122131
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ122131

what3words: drank.differ.active   Lat: 50.90675   Long: -0.40542
what3words: drank.differ.active
Lat: 50.90675   Long: -0.40542

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Meet by the recreation ground near junction of A283 and London Road. Park in recreation ground car park or on road south towards the Frankland Arms.
Walk via South Downs Way, Barnsfarm Hill, Kithurst Hill (steep descent), Storrington (L), Sullington Warren, Sandgate, Washington Common.
Notes: Finding the fairy bridge (if not too wet!). The descent route may change to Chantry Hill depending on weather conditions.
Saturday 8 Nov 10:00     Adur recreation ground, Shoreham-by-Sea

Saturday 8 Nov 10:00

Adur recreation ground, Shoreham-by-Sea

5.5 miles     Easy, flat, no stiles or mud
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Easy, flat, no stiles or mud

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ211049
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ211049

what3words: heats.decay.workroom   Lat: 50.83135   Long: -0.28236
what3words: heats.decay.workroom
Lat: 50.83135   Long: -0.28236

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Meet in the car park at Adur recreation ground, just west of the Norfolk Bridge on the A259.
Walk via Adur Recreation Ground, Shoreham Houseboats, Shoreham Beach, River Adur, Shoreham Tollbridge.
Notes: Walk past the houseboats, including the one featured on ‘Grand Designs’, along Shoreham Beach to the fort, alongside the river to the footbridge. Through Shoreham to the river Adur, walk to the old toll bridge, over the bridge, past the airport, back to Adur recreation ground.
Sunday 9 Nov 10:00     Fletching

Sunday 9 Nov 10:00

Fletching

8 miles     Villages, fields and woodland
Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Villages, fields and woodland

OS Explorer Map: 135     Grid reference: TQ429236
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ429236

what3words: change.baths.nitrogen   Lat: 50.99369   Long: 0.03513
what3words: change.baths.nitrogen
Lat: 50.99369   Long: 0.03513

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Meet in the small free car park in side road off High Street, Fletching, just north of The Griffin pub.
Walk via Down Street, Little Brown’s Wood, Maresfield, Park Wood, Piltdown (L), Shortbridge, Sharpbridge.
Notes: This is a varied walk through fields, meadows, forest and villages in East Sussex. There is a great deal of historical interest in two attractive villages, including two medieval churches. One location, Piltdown, was the site of a famous scientific scandal.
Saturday 15 Nov 10:30     Alfriston

Saturday 15 Nov 10:30

Alfriston

5 miles     Downland
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Downland

OS Explorer Map: OL25     Grid reference: TQ521033
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ521033

what3words: thudded.asked.denote   Lat: 50.80924   Long: 0.15768
what3words: thudded.asked.denote
Lat: 50.80924   Long: 0.15768

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Meet in the Willows long stay main car park, at the north end of Alfriston.
Walk via Windover Hill, Winchester pond, Littlington.
Notes: This is a reprise of the walk from last December which had to be cut short due to very high winds. Good views weather permitting.
Sunday 16 Nov 10:00     East Wittering

Sunday 16 Nov 10:00

East Wittering

9 miles     Coastal and meadow footpaths
Distance: 9 miles
Terrain: Coastal and meadow footpaths

OS Explorer Map: OL8     Grid reference: SZ794971
OS Explorer Map: OL8
Grid reference: SZ794971

what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble   Lat: 50.76797   Long: -0.87584
what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble
Lat: 50.76797   Long: -0.87584

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Meet in Marine Drive car park. £2.30 parking charge at time of publication.
Walk via West Wittering beach, Chichester Channel coastal path, Itchenor harbour/village (L), Salterns Way, West Wittering Estate.
Saturday 22 Nov 10:00     Stanmer Park, Brighton

Saturday 22 Nov 10:00

Stanmer Park, Brighton

6 miles     Downland and hills
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Downland and hills

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ335095
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ335095

what3words: sorters.putty.stage   Lat: 50.86976   Long: -0.10366
what3words: sorters.putty.stage
Lat: 50.86976   Long: -0.10366

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Meet in the Patchway car park, west of the church and immediately north of the Plumpton College campus “One Garden Brighton”.
Walk via High Park Farm, Ditchling Beacon, South Downs Way.
Notes: Parking charges apply, and can only be paid via the “PayByPhone” app. For convenience and ease of use please download the app before attending. There are public toilets in Stanmer Village. Refreshments are usually available in the village, and also at the Plumpton College Campus “One Garden Brighton”.
Sunday 23 Nov 10:30     Ashdown Forest

Sunday 23 Nov 10:30

Ashdown Forest

8 miles     Hilly, heathland
Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Hilly, heathland

OS Explorer Map: 135     Grid reference: TQ473301
OS Explorer Map: 135
Grid reference: TQ473301

what3words: gentle.constrain.tingled   Lat: 51.05154   Long: 0.10053
what3words: gentle.constrain.tingled
Lat: 51.05154   Long: 0.10053

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Meet in King’s Standing car park on the east side of the B2026 at the junction with the B2188. £5 daily parking charge, for details on how to pay please visit: https://ashdownforest.org/parking/.
Walk via Brown’s Brook, Payne’s Hill Cottages, Fairwarp (L), Great Birch Wood, Camp Hill.
Saturday 29 Nov 10:00     Horsham

Saturday 29 Nov 10:00

Horsham

5.5 miles     Undulating
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Undulating

OS Explorer Map: OL34     Grid reference: TQ162288
OS Explorer Map: OL34
Grid reference: TQ162288

what3words: ballots.stored.flank   Lat: 51.04637   Long: -0.34431
what3words: ballots.stored.flank
Lat: 51.04637   Long: -0.34431

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Meet at the Hop Oast Park & Ride, off the B2237, Worthing Road. Postcode: RH13 0AR.
Walk via Pedlar’s Way, Chesworth Farm, Historic Horsham, Denne Park.
Notes: Could be muddy. Option to return from Horsham town by bus.
Sunday 30 Nov 10:30     East Dean, East Sussex

Sunday 30 Nov 10:30

East Dean, East Sussex

8 miles     Downland
Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Downland

OS Explorer Map: OL25     Grid reference: TV557978
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TV557978

what3words: began.distracts.register   Lat: 50.75888   Long: 0.20635
what3words: began.distracts.register
Lat: 50.75888   Long: 0.20635

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Meet at East Dean village car park.
Walk via Birling Farm, Cornish Farm, Hodcombe Farm, Wealdway, South Downs Way, Eastbourne Golf Club (L), Ringwood Bottom, Birling Farm.
Notes: Lunch stop may have to be adjusted to earlier and picnic only.
Saturday 6 Dec 10:00     A29 1.6 miles south west of Whiteways Lodge

Saturday 6 Dec 10:00

A29 1.6 miles south west of Whiteways Lodge

5.5 miles     Downland and woods
Distance: 5.5 miles
Terrain: Downland and woods

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: SU983091
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: SU983091

what3words: recording.reeling.dreamers   Lat: 50.87345   Long: -0.60318
what3words: recording.reeling.dreamers
Lat: 50.87345   Long: -0.60318

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Meet in the very long lay-by on the south side of the road. If travelling from the south, the lay-by is 2.2 miles from the A27/A29/Park Lane roundabout near Slindon, and located 0.2 of a mile north east of a minor road turn-off to Madehurst. Confusingly, there are several other lay-bys on the same stretch of road. The one selected is the longest, and will accommodate a large number of cars, so please follow the precise what3words/mapping links.
Walk via Madehurst, New Barn Farm, Dale Park, Madehurst Wood, Rewell Wood.
Sunday 7 Dec 10:30 & 13:30     Denton, north east of Newhaven

Sunday 7 Dec 10:30 & 13:30

Denton, north east of Newhaven

4+4 miles “Figure of 8”     Downland, some climbs
Distance: 4+4 miles “Figure of 8”
Terrain: Downland, some climbs

OS Explorer Map: OL25     Grid reference: TQ454025
OS Explorer Map: OL25
Grid reference: TQ454025

what3words: rates.dumpy.desiring   Lat: 50.80353   Long: 0.06149
what3words: rates.dumpy.desiring
Lat: 50.80353   Long: 0.06149

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Meet by lay-by in Denton Road to west of Flying Fish pub, park in lay-by or local roads (not the pub car park).
Walk via (a.m.) Bishopstone, Poverty Bottom, Denton (L), (p.m.) Snap Hill, South Heighton.
Notes: Join us for the morning, afternoon or both halves of the walk.
Saturday 13 Dec 10:00     Woodingdean, Brighton

Saturday 13 Dec 10:00

Woodingdean, Brighton

6 miles     Literally uphill and down dale
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: Literally uphill and down dale

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ357064
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ357064

what3words: headsets.learns.pipes   Lat: 50.84078   Long: -0.07464
what3words: headsets.learns.pipes
Lat: 50.84078   Long: -0.07464

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Meet in the public car park on east side of Falmer Road (B2123), north Woodingdean, about 100 yards north of the junction with Bexhill Road. If the car park is full, on street parking might be possible in Bexhill Road.
Walk via Woodingdean, Bullock Hill, Castle Hill, Newmarket Hill, South Downs Way.
Notes: A lovely walk with some stunning views. The path on the first third of the walk acts like a terrace overlooking the valley below. Some quite lengthy uphill stretches, not very steep, but still a bit of a slog. Quite exposed in places, so appropriate clothing essential.
Sunday 14 Dec 10:30     East Wittering

Sunday 14 Dec 10:30

East Wittering

8 miles     Coastal
Distance: 8 miles
Terrain: Coastal

OS Explorer Map: OL8     Grid reference: SZ794971
OS Explorer Map: OL8
Grid reference: SZ794971

what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble   Lat: 50.76797   Long: -0.87584
what3words: trails.tunnel.scribble
Lat: 50.76797   Long: -0.87584

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Meet in Marine Drive car park. £2.30 parking charge at time of publication.
Walk via East and West Wittering beaches, East Head, Ellanore, West Wittering (L), Cakeham.
Notes: A winter coastal walk with frequent stops for a bit of birdwatching, dress warmly and bring binoculars, may be (very) muddy in places.
Saturday 20 Dec 10:00     West Chiltington

Saturday 20 Dec 10:00

West Chiltington

5 miles     Undulating
Distance: 5 miles
Terrain: Undulating

OS Explorer Map: OL10     Grid reference: TQ083179
OS Explorer Map: OL10
Grid reference: TQ083179

what3words: ourselves.buckling.feathers   Lat: 50.9502   Long: -0.45924
what3words: ourselves.buckling.feathers
Lat: 50.9502   Long: -0.45924

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Meet in the recreation ground car park next to West Chiltington village hall, Mill Rd.
Walk via Threal’s Farm, Hurston Place, Monkmead Woods.
Sunday 28 Dec 10:00     Hove

Sunday 28 Dec 10:00

Hove

10 miles     Coast and countryside
Distance: 10 miles
Terrain: Coast and countryside

OS Explorer Map: OL11     Grid reference: TQ271046
OS Explorer Map: OL11
Grid reference: TQ271046

what3words: descended.afford.called   Lat: 50.82693   Long: -0.19643
what3words: descended.afford.called
Lat: 50.82693   Long: -0.19643

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Meet at the east end of Hove Lagoon. On street parking nearby.
Walk via Shoreham port, Fishersgate, Sussex Border Path, Mile Oak Farm (L), Mile Oak, Easthill Park, Victoria Park, Portslade.
Notes: Our annual Christmas ‘Pass the Port’ walk, opportunities to shorten route at various points by catching a bus back to or near to start point.

If you need more details for any of these walks please ring 07842 792962